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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-21
Wisconsin State Firemen' Associa-
ton,
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY,
JEFFERSON, Dec. IA, 1887,

JEFFERSON, Dec. IA, 1887.
The objects of this association are: The
protection and promotion of the best in
terests of the 6remen of Wisconsin; the
collection of information concerning the
practical workings of the different systems
of organization; the examination and in
quiry concerning the merits of the differ
ent kinds of fire apparatus in use, and
the cultivation of fraternal fellowship be-
tween the different departments of the
state.
To the Firemen of the State of Wis-
consin: At the organization of the State
Firemeu' s association, held at Watertown
Sept 81, 1887, committee was appointed
to draft a set of bylaws and rules te
govern the association.
That committee met at WATERFOWL Oct
10, 1887, and is now prepared to make its
report, and as it is quite important that q
set of bylaws and rules should be adopt
ed before the next tournament, delegate
meeting is hereby called to meet at the
St. Julian hotel, in the city eff Madison
Monday, Jan. g. 1883, at 2 P. NJ, or as
soon thereafter as the delegates can ar
rive, to adopt set of bylaws and rules
for the Wisconsin State Firemen's asso.
ton.
Each hook and ladder and hose COM
pany in the state is requested to send one
delegate to this meeting, that delegate to
have full power to act for the company
which he represents. 1t is hoped that
every company in the state will at their
earliest convenience take the necessary
steps towards sending a delegate to this
meeting.
The committee on bylaws and rules
suggests that each company pay in to the
treasurer of the state association the sum
of three (3) dollars, said amount to be in
full for admittance fee, and one year s
dues in advance, as it will be necessary
to have some funds on hand to pay for
the publishing of the bylaws and rules,
so that every company can have few
copies of the same. 1t is hoped that every
company throughout the state will for
ward said amount to the recording secre-
tary, o. J. Kerschensteiner, Jefferson,
Wis, or by their delegate to the Madison
meeting, Jan. 8, 1888.
The officers of the association are re-
quested to meet at same time and place.
G. w. HARVEY, President.
O.J. KERsCHENsTE1NER, Rec. Sec'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-21

ONE of the earliest official acts of Mr.,
Lamar as secretary of the interior was to
order the American flag at half mast over
the interior department on the announce
ment of the death of Jake Thompson
who was at the head of conspiracy to
flood the Northern states during the wal
with clothing infected with yellow fever
and smallpox. We don't credit the re-
port that Senators Sawyer and SpooDel
will vote to put such a man on the gu
preme bench of the United States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-21

NORTH CAROLINA is a doubtful state.
The Raleigh Observer says that "the sit
uation is not hopeful and that "the
whole influence of the Democratic people
must be exerted to prevent defeat" They
can restore confidence by shooting few
"niggers' just before election, which will
terrify the rest. If that fails they have
the count in their hands.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-21

ARCHBISHOP HESS, of Milwaukee, says
tn at of the 100000 Roman Catholics OF
the United States 100000 are Germans.
Of the eleven archbishops and sixty bish-
ops, only one archbishop, DIR. Heiss him
self, and eleven bishops, are German.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-21

Mrs. Cleveland has a man dressmaker
His name is Thomas W. Grimes. He il
a good looking, dapper little fellow about
IS years of age, He is as great IA auto.
crat in his way as Worth, the celebrated
man milliner of Paris, is. Since Mrs.
Cleveland began pstronizing him, year
ago, bis business has grown enormously
At the present time every woman in
Washington who processes to be anybody
has her gowns made by Grimes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-21
RuckIen,s Arnica salYe.

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains.
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
pox. For sale by Fl. T Eber1e.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-21

IN going out of Office Eugene Higgins
snaps his fingers at civil-service reform,
and says that he retires simply because he
can do better. And, by the way, it ap-
pears that he ''retires' simply to take
better local Office in Baltimore.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-21
WatertoWn Republican.
WATERFOWL. WIS, DEC. 81. 1887.

THE wool and WOODEN industry of the
United States amounts to $3.50, 600, 900 a
year. President Cleveland and the free
traders propose to turn this handsome
business over to England.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-21
3 Months FREE!
" ALESMEN WANTED

! To canvass for the sale of Hardy Nursery
u Stock. Steady employment guaranteed.
SALARY AND EXPENSES PAID! Apply at
a once. Special inducements now.
CHARLES H. CHASE, Rochester, MY.
Refer to this paper. 5W3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-21

The ST. 900 license law goes into effect
In Minnesota on Jan. l, and saloon keep
ers of St. Paul are divided over the ques-
ton of conforming to It,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-12-21
The Century Magazine.

WITH the November, 1887, issue THE Cen
w TURY commences Its thirty-fifth volume
with a regular circulation of almost $50,
600. The War Papers and the Life of Lincoln
increased its monthly edition by 100000. The
after history having recOunted the events of
Lincoln's early years and given the necessary
survey of the political condition of the country.
reaches a new period. with which his secretaries
were most intimately acquainted. Under the
caption
ltnoo1m tn the War,
the writers now enter on the more important part
Of their narrative. viz: the early years OF the
War and President Linco.n's part therein.
Supplementary War Papers.
following the "battle series' by distinguished
generals, will describe interesting features of
army life. tunEeling from Libby Prison. narrat-
tives OF personal ad venture, etc. General Sher-
man will write ON 1.-The Grand Strategy of the
War"
Rennan on Siberia.
Except the Life of Lincoln and the War Arti-
cles mo more important series has ever been I'M
dertaken by THE CENTURY than this of Mr.. Ken
mans. With the previous preparation OF four
years travel and study in Russia and Siberia,
the author undertook a journey OF $4,000 miles
for the special investigation here required. An
Introduction from the Russian Minister OF the
Interior admitted him to the principal mines
and prisons, where he became acquainted with
some three hundred State exiles,-Liberals, Nj
hilists and Others,-and the series will be a
startling well as accurate revelation OF the ex-
ile system, The many Illustrations by the artist
and photographer, Mr.. George a. Frost, who &C
companied the author, will add greatly to the
value of the articles
A Novel By ggglesson
with illustrations will RIM through the year.
Shorter novels will follow by Cable ami Stock
on. Shorter fictions will appear every month.
miscellaneous Features.
will comprise several illustrated articles on Ire
land, by Charles De Kay; papers touching the
field of the Sunday School Lessons, illustrated
by e. L. Wilson; wild Western life. by Theodore
Roosevelt; the English Cathedras. by Mrs. van
Rensselaer,, with illustrations by Pennell; DR..
Buckley's valuable papers on Drdams. Spiritual
ism. and Clairvoyance; essays In criticism, art,
travel, and biography; poems; cartoons, etc.
By special offer the numbers for the past year
containing the Lincoln history may be secured
with the years subscription from November,
1857 twenty -four issues in all, for Sc 90 Or with
the last years numbers handsomely bound, $3.50.
Published by THE CENTURY Co., SO East 18th
Street. New York.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28
From another correspondent

From another correspondent
Mr.. A. Stratton, from Clay Cent or
is visiting his parents and friends.
Mr. Andrew Lewis, of Patch Grove,
shows his pleasant countenance here
occasionally.
Misses C, McKensIe, from Henena,
and N. Jacobs, from Mineral Point are
visiting friends here.
MIR. and Mrs. Gus Miner returned
from their wedding tour last week. \
grand time is anticipated at Mr. A. G.
Lynn's next Saturday evening. A
lawn party, believe.
Mr.. w. White, and sister Jessie Wis
tied Bloomington at Mr.. Golfers last
Sunday.
MIR. 4. II. Wiley, of Lancaster, made
a pleasant call at the creamery.
NJ A. Bishop and family are visiting
friends at Evansville.
Mr.. Allen Horsfall is renewing his
acquaintance at Mr.. Proctor's.
Miss Daisy Lynn will teach the Rock
school next year.
Sandy White is learning the milliner
trade.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28
A Ku kluy Case.

PRAIRIE DU CHEN, July "a. - VIM
MacDougald, of this city, wrote a letter
to the postmaster at Woodvi!le, Miss.
three weeks ago. to obtain news from
his wlfe's brother. Brad Arnold. Yes
terdaY he received postal card from
the postmaster, as follows: BRAD Ar.
mold was shot full of bullets at thi:
place eight years ago, by the Shropsher
brothers, four in number Three Of
them are in the penitentiary for the
crime and one escaped. Brad wa:
killed for being Yankee" Only Q
few moments before receiving the above
Mr.. MacDougald met a man on the
street who accosted him and made
himself known as Bill Shropsher, OF
Mississippi. The two shook hand:
and talked over old times. Shropshel
told McDougald that Arnold was still
alive and well, and that he (Shropsherl
was on his way to the Rip Raps to &c
to work. MacDougald has taker
measures to find out if he is one o.
the murderers of his brother-in-law
and win have him dealt with by Tho
strong arm of the law if his conviction:
prove true. Brad Arnold and Mac
Dougald were deserters from the rebe
army and joined the Union ranks. AT
ter the war, MacDougald came Nortl
to live and Arnold remained South,
where he was a mark for the unsub
dued Ku Klux.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28
Mount Hope.

The people of this vicinity have been
favored by a few refreshing showers.
which will be very acceptable TO the
farmers.
Mrs. Wheeler, of Chicago, and Mrs
Thompson, of Elkader, Iowa are the
guests of Mrs. II. f, Young, of Patch
Grove and Mrs Alexander, of Mount
Hope.
A number Of pleasure seekers went
10 the river on Sunday the 10th. All
reported good time, except that they
wero minus jug of water. They re-
turned home at an early hour, Gin the
morning.1
Miss Mary Kennedy, who has been
working at the milliner and dress-mak-
ing trade, expects to return to her
home on Saturday next.
Miss Anna White and Miss Ottie
Harshberger will attend the Normal
School 1t Milwaukee the coming fall
and winter.
A few of our young folks were Storm
stayed at A. b. Lynn's last Sunday
evening. The storm ceased about one
o'clock and they returned toitheir homes
after viewing the fire at Ed. Pondleton's
which took place that night
Mr.. Albert Stratton has returned
from Nebraska to visit relatives and
friends.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28

w. X. McGarigle, ex-warden of the
Cook county hospital, escaped from
Sheriff Watson last Saturday evening.
He went to his house in charge of the
sheriff and was allowed to go to the
bathroom to take bath ard change
his linen. His long absence at last ex-
cited the sheriff's suspicion, and going
to the bathroom he found that he b ad
made his escape. The police are max
ing every exertion to re-capture him.
w. K. McGarigle and Ed. Mcdonald, a
brother of the noted gambler. NJ. C.
Mcdonald, were convicted short time
ago for having been engaged in the
wholesale robbery of Cook county, as
carried on by the Doodle gang for years.
McGarigle, as warden of the county
hospital. and Mcdonald, as engineer
of the same institution, were sentenced
to three years Imprisonment. and
Judge Shepard refused to admit them
to bail, and they were in custody,
awaiting the result of motion for a
new trial.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28
Hiram Smith Defends the Regents.

Some weeks ago the Wisconsin Pro-
hibitionist published President Bascom' S
arraignment OF the University Board of
Regents, in which, in plain unvarnished
English he set forth some of the causes
of the existing disagreements between
that board and himself. The trouble
which has resulted in President Bas-
CONS resignation, has been continued
opposition and hostility on the part OF
the regents, who as body are wholly
unfit to sit in counsel on educational
matters. In publishing President Bas-
CONS statements the Prohibitionist
challenged any one or all of the board
to refute the charges made. Behold a
Daniel come to Judgment A second
Daniel in the person Of the butter
maker of Sheboygan Falls. There
isn't q shadow of doubt that Regent
Smith knows how to make good butter,
for we ourselves have eaten thereof,
and the plankington House bill of fare
announces Hiram Smith Butter as
one of its most atXactive features, but
hoto the regents must bemoan the fact
that he didn't stick to his churn. No
one will deny that butter will come
while one is spelling ohurn with an "e, =
but however rich the cream of logic, il
is difficult to make the butter of con-
vincing statement, out of ill.spelled,
i'll constructed, illiterate sentences. A
copy of Regent Smiths "Vindication"
as it appears, Uerbatim 60 hterattns et
Dunctuatim Cd ceterd, with the mis-
spelled words underscored, to say moth
ing of other errors, presents very muck
the appearance of scale of values. 1t
was cruel of the Prohibitionist not to
correct proof, for the unconscious ignor-
ance has pathos all its own. If this
vindication proves nothing else it estab-
fishes the fact that if such man is O
fair sample of the University Regent,
the sooner that august body is dissolved
the better.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28

The nineth annual meeting of the
Business Educators Association was in
session last week at Milwaukee, u large
number being present. A permanent
organization was effected for the purpose
of establishing a summer school for the
benefit of its members. Among the new
things discussed was the graphophone,
it was not given such thorough test
before the convention as was expected.
II was exhibited before what is called
the shorthand section of the association,
and although the few persons who APP
piled themselves to close investigation
of the various points claimed for it,
were taken by surprise in some respects,
they expressed the opinion that it must
be further perfected to prove a success.
The advantage that is claimed for the
invention is that it saves skilled labor,
by doing away with shorthand work.
A merchant who wants to write a letter
dictates it into the vibrator, at the same
time turning the cylinder. He then di-
reefs his clerk to copy it, and the latter
may do so with whatever speed he sees
fit to give to the graphophone, after
resetting the roller. The words spoken
into the instrument are retained by the
needle of the sound vibrator which
makes its impressions on a cylinder
covered with waxen composition, and
an ordinary business letter will cover
about one-eighth of its surface. Then
applying the ear-laps or conductors to
the head the words can be distinctly
heard, repeated in the voice of the per-
SON who said them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28
TEACHERS INSTITUTE AND TEACH
ERS' EXAMINATIONS.
FALL OF 1887.

A Teachers Institute for Grant County will
be held in Lancaster for Two WEEKS. commenc
ing August s, 1887. The Institute will be con
Quoted by Prof. T. B. PRAY, Of Whitewater
Normal School, and MISS M. CoNKLIN. These
persons are among the foremost educators in the
State, and every Teacher in Grant County should
make an effort to avail himself of this excellent
opportunity to enjoy the benefits to be derived
from busy, well-managed, two weeks Schoo
of Review and Methods of Teaching. The out
line of work furnished by the Institute Commit
tee possesses unusual merit and can not fail t.
prove highly interesting and instructive. Even
ing Lectures will be given during the Session
Examinations will be held as follows:
Lancaster Tin connection with the Institute) =.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28

Wife (returning from matinee)-
80, it was too lovely. She had on a
pale Nile-green silk, with bands of
passementerie down the front, and the
grandest diamonds you ever saw; and
when shielded in the last act she rolled
over four times, and every woman in
the house was crying. never enjoyed
play SO much in my life. '-FnBny
Foiks
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28

There is reason to believe that the
reports of the first-class Post Offices for
the fiscal year just closed will show a
considerable increase of revenue over
last year, thus demonstrating that the
reduction of letter postage to cents
was safe and proper proceeding, and
that the department will soon be self
sustaining again. This has been the
result in the case of every reduction of
the postage; and the time is probably
not far distant when a rate of cent
will be found sufficient for all purposes,
by reason of the constant increase of
correspondence in all parts of the coun-
try.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28

The annual supply of silver from the
mines of the world has largely in
creased in the last fourteen years, the
period covered by the marked decline
in the market price of silver, ana has
doubled since 1872: that is, from S62,-
600, 900 in that year to Sl24,000.000 in
1886
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28

Wonder if T. b. Aldrich had in mind
Englands Poet Laureate when he
penned the following to his muse, for
the August Harper:
To spring belongs the violet, and the blown
Spice OF the roses let the summer own.
Grant me this favor, Muse-all else withhold.
That may not write verses when I'm old.
And yet prayy you. Muse, delay the time
Be not too ready TO deny me rhyme.
And when the hour comes. as thrust dear Muse,
Ibeg you very gently break the news.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28

The Democrats of Ohio have nomi-
mated General Thomas Z. Powell as
governor. Their platform contains an
emphatic endorsement of President
Cieveland's administration.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28
COUNTY FAIRS.

Cleanliness is next to godliness, but
when a prisoner in charge of a sheriff
asks to take bath, it is not sign of
repentance, but indicates that he needs
watching.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28

A Pinkerton detective named Charles
Nordrum ioinedthe West Side (Chicago)
group of Anarchists and has collected
quite an amount of evidence that may
sometime be needed. as be says they
are still preparing for active work.
Nordrum was .'spotted" and row en-
sued during which he broke the nose of
his assailant. an Anarchist named Bur-
rows.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28

Sunday evening July IL Capt. L. ID.
Mcbride keeper of the life-saving sta
ton at Sheboygan, on his way to the
Indian camp with his wife. her sister,
Mrs M. j. Donnelly, and husband, his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Cowan, of Muske-
gon, Mich, was brutally attacked by
three strangers to them. and Mrs, DON
nelly severely cut with two blows from
a knife in the hands of one OF them.
They were arrested in the morning, and
the leader, Henry Teoppel, recognized.
The others, Henry Zurheide and John
Kellner, are believed to be his com
panions in the assault. They were
taken before Judge Pott, of the
municipal court, and held to bail
in the ridiculously small sum of 500
for Toeppel and $50 each for the others,
for examination on Tuesday next.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28
EsTATE-GoAs, deceased.

u
state of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County--In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the Regular term
OF the County Court, to be held in and for said
county at the Court House in the city OF Lam
caster, in said county, on the
FIRsTTUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER. A. D. 1887,
being the 9th day Of September, 1887. at the hour
Of ten O'Clock in the forenoon, the following
matter viii be heard and considered:
The application OF Catherine Goan for the APP
pointment of an administrator Of the estate OF
samuel Goan deceased. late OF the town Of Mill
/ vile, in the County OF Grant, and State Of Wis
| consin.
BY order OF the Court,
GEO. b. CARTER.
County Judge
| Dated July 80 1887 sSws
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28

Work viii commence at 10 A. NJ. ef the first day
AID A. NJ. Of the second day in each place.
Applicants will please be prompt in attendance
and come furnished with Legal Cap Paper, Pens.
and good Ink.
! School officers and all other friends OF Educa.
ton most cordially invited TO be present al
the Institute and any ofthe Examinations.
Respectfully.
cEAs I. HARPER. Co. 5up..
Lancaster, Wis, July 25, 1887.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28
Spring! Spring!

The Arm Lock Bed spring Is becoming
~, nopular when used. Delivered promptly
,rhsp ordered ANY one wishing gooS bed
spriDg should not fail to call upon or address
FRANK PARRY, sole msnufsctntef.
Fenninrcre, Wis, Feb. Il. 1857. Ssy'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28
GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN
STATISTICS.

Area in square miles. ............... Loss
state valuation of property for 1882 S12 009 66e
GRANT COUNTY, one of the Oldest and larges
counties in the State, is situated in the extreme
southwest corner-in size being about the same
area as the state OF Rhode Island Its first set.
Clement dates back to 1927.
The County now ranks sixth in population
and twelfth in wealth. The principal products
are Corn, Oats. Cattle and Hogs, OF the latter
Immense quantities are shipped every year.
GRANT COUNTY, 10 settlers, still offers adyan-
tages equal IL not superior to any County in the
State and ia destined to grow in the future as in
the past.
The County is traversed by four Railroads, on
havingits terminus in the County at LANCASTER
the County Seat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28

Mrs. Cleveland celebrated her twenty
third birthday anniversary July p, very
quietly at Oakview.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-07-28

In the second part of Mrs. Rebecca
Harding Davis's series of Southern ar
ticles, published in the August Harper's
the story and description are grouped
around Mobile, displaying tho charac-
teristic life of the Gulf States aud the
new spirit of enterprise now revolution
izing the South. Something may be
judged of its tone from the confident
prediction that "as for Mobile, it must
be the chief seaport OF the Gulf. That
is inevitable. And when these new in-
dustries are developed, here is their
outlet. Consider the enormous advance
made by this State in the last ten years
the opening up of her coal and iron
regions, the numbering trade, the cap
ital invested in manufactures! Why,
the State is as rich as Pennsylvania in
her natural resources. Here in Mobile
must be the centre of her foreign trade.
A very few years will make it the New
York of the South The text is strong
ly illustrated by Gibson and Drake.